President’s Report by Greg Golembiewski
September 2008
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Greetings Members of Local 730,
I hope everybody had an enjoyable Labor Day weekend. The weather sure was great. Now that September is upon us, we will be focusing on all our efforts on the election in November. We need everybody on board helping this fall. Whether it be working the phone banks, doing literature drops, working with voter registration, poll challengers, or helping someone get to the polls on election day – this is going to take a lot of work from the leadership, membership, and retirees. I am confident we are up for the challenge and look forward to working with you.
Benefit Rep Position Steve Rop and I have completed the interview process for the first shift Benefit Rep position and three names were submitted to the International for final selection. On behalf of Local 730, we would like to thank the 16 people who showed interest in the position. It is our hope that you will continue to pursue positions as they become available.
VIP Visit On August 28, GM Vice President of Quality Jamie Hresko and his staff, along with Manufacturing Manager of Stamping Cathy Clegg, were in our plant for the day reviewing our Quality Process (D-20) on CC Line, and also down on PP Line. Both parties were impressed with our procedures that we have in place and made reference to the positive impact our members on the floor left them with. The group discussed the importance of GMS and SPQRC, and told us to remain focused.
Standing Committees We are currently reviewing the applications that were submitted and will have them in place by the October executive board meeting.
2nd Shift Alternate Health and Safety Rep Interviews will be conducted within the next couple of weeks.
General Motors 100th Anniversary GM is celebrating its 100th Anniversary, which is officially September 16, 2008. Our plant will be sponsoring a Ride-N-Drive:
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Dates: Tuesday thru Thursday, September 23-25. Location: 36th street north hourly parking lot. Time: 12 noon to 8 p.m. daily and admission is free.
There will be refreshments available to purchase and for you Nascar fans, stop by and take a look at Kevin Harvicks race car. Also, the brand new Chevy camaro will be on display; plus many of the area car dealers will be on hand to showcase their vehicles. The show is open to the public, so bring your family and friends. Hope to see you there.
Cap Tickets Just a reminder for those of you who still have Cap tickets – please try and get them sold and turned in. Anyone who would like to win $10,000 thru this drawing, ask any union official and they will be glad to assist you. Our Local will also be holding a drawing that will give away $1500 in cash prizes. Remember – You can’t win if you don’t have a ticket.
Civil Rights Quilt Raffle The Civil Rights Committee is holding a fundraiser to help the community of Tutwiler, Mississippi. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
Women’s Committee · Detroit Pistons Bus Trip Sunday, September 28: There are still a few tickets left for purchase. · Breast Cancer Walk Saturday, September 18: We would like to encourage all our union brothers and sisters and their families to participate in this event either be making a donation or participating in the walk. · 50/25/25 Raffle: Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. See any Women’s Committee member or contact the union hall for additional information.
Greg Golembiewski President
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